LAKE DISTRICT CHALLENGES

Lake District 3000 footers Challenge

The Lake District National Park includes four mountains which are over 3000 feet which can be combined into a challenging event known as the Lake District 3000 Footers.

Highpoint can structure this event in accordance with the specific requirements of the group and it can be done over one or two days in a 16 hour period.

Scafell Pike and Scafell are summited consecutively via either the Corridor Route, Grains Gill or the shortest route starting out from the National Trust Campsite at Wasdale Head.

Options for Helvellyn include the classic route from Patterdale ascending via Striding Edge and descending by Swirral Edge or alternatively, using the most direct route for the ascent/descent from Swirls Car Park at Thirlmere.

Skiddaw is generally ascended via Millbeck or taking the easier option starting at a higher level from Latrigg.

The Lake District 3000 Footers is regarded as a serious mountain challenge which involves walking over varied terrain and can be structured based on the ability of the group, also you will require transport between the peaks but we can advise the best way of doing this.

Lake District 10 Peaks Challenge

The Lake District 10 Peaks Challenge is a fore-shortened version of the 2 day Lake District 24 Peaks Challenge and is based on the day 1 leg of this 2 day event.

The 10 Peaks is designed to involve fairly strenuous exercise and for your own safety you must be aware of this and consider carefully whether your general level of fitness, or any particular illness or ailment prevents you from participation.

This is a tough challenge that will test your endurance and strength. Set in the stunningly beautiful Lake District you will climb 10 peaks within 24 hours, encountering difficult terrain, lengthy descents and steep ascents along the way.

Your mental and physical strength will be tested to the max!

Why not challenge yourself and a team of colleagues with this exciting 10 Peaks event which provides an excellent platform for both team building and/or charity fundraising.

Leg 1:Gatesgarth Farm – Red Pike 4.5km / 155 mins

Leg 2: Red Pike – High Stile 1.2km / 29 mins

Leg 3: High Stile – High Crag 1.5km / 36 mins

Leg 4: High Crag – Green Gable 6km / 147 mins

Leg 5: Green Gable – Great Gable 0.8km / 26 mins

Leg 5: Great Gable – Lingmell 4.2km / 99 mins

Leg 6: Lingmell – Scafell Pike 1.5km / 50 mins

Leg 7: Scafell Pike – Great End 1.8km / 43 mins

Leg 8: Great End – Esk Pike 1.6km / 35 mins

Leg 9: Esk Pike – Bow Fell 1.6km / 40 mins

Leg 10: Bow Fell – Stool End Farm 3.5km / 95 mins

Total estimated time: 12 hour 35 mins if you are lucky!!

This event is a demanding challenge and it should not be underestimated. It requires a high level of physical fitness and thorough preparation training especially for those individuals without prior experience of high level mountain walks.

We can provide help and guidance on the fitness side providing detailed information on fitness programmes and we also offer Preparation Training weekends in the Lake District.

Lake District 24 Peaks Challenge

The Lake District 24 Peaks Challenge is a two day challenge over a walking distance of 31 miles which will push your mental and physical strength to the limit.

The 24 Peaks is designed to involve fairly strenuous exercise and for your own safety you must be aware of this and consider carefully whether your general level of fitness, or any particular illness or ailment prevents you from participation.

This is a tough challenge that will test your endurance and strength and requires a high level of stamina to compete with limited recovery time over a two day period.

Set in the stunningly beautiful Lake District you will climb 24 peaks within 24 hours, encountering difficult terrain, lengthy descents and steep ascents along the way.

Why not challenge yourself and a team of colleagues with this exciting 24 Peaks event which provides an excellent platform for both team building and/or charity fundraising.

Day 1 Route – as per Lake District 10 Peaks.

Day 2 Route – 14 Peaks as follows:

Leg 11: Kirkstone Pass – Red Screes 800m / 75 mins

Leg 12: Red Screes – Dove Crag 3.3km / 84 mins

Leg 13: Dove Crag – Hart Crag 1km / 25 mins

Leg 14: Hart Crag – Fairfield 1.3km / 35 mins

Leg 15: Fairfield – Seat Sandal 1.5km / 70 mins

Leg 16: Seat Sandal – Dollywagon Pike 1.6km / 60 mins

Leg 17: Dollywagon Pike – Nethermost Pike 1.3km / 30m

Leg 17: Nethermost Pike – Helvellyn 1.1km / 28 mins

Leg 18: Helvellyn – Lower Man 0.7km / 17 mins

Leg 19: Lower Man – Whiteside 1.2km / 31 mins

Leg 20: Whiteside – Raise 1km / 22 mins

Leg 21: Raise – Stybarrow Dodd 1.8km / 40 mins

Leg 22: Stybarrow Dodd – Watson Dodd 1.1km / 28 mins

Leg 23: Watson Dodd – Great Dodd 1.3km / 33 mins

Leg 24: Great Dodd – Grovebeck Fold 3.9km / 78 mins

Total estimated time: 11 hours 56 mins

This is by far our toughest Lake District challenge event and a high level of physical fitness and thorough preparation are essential to ensure success – so be prepared!